Abstract: The invention relates to a method of Dixon-type MR imaging. It is an object of the invention to provide a method that enables Dixon water/fat separation with high SNR and with improved noise propagation in the water/fat separation.

Abstract: A system for fusing images to account for motion compensation includes an imaging modality configured to obtain a baseline image and current images. A live tracking system is configured to track an imaging instrument for capturing the baseline image and the current images, the live tracking system having a coordinate system registered with the baseline image and the current images. A pose analyzer unit is configured to employ field of view differences between a pose for the baseline image and a pose for a current view image using the live tracking system to generate success parameters. The success parameters are conveyed to the user to provide feedback on image acquisition for motion compensation between the baseline image and the current view image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and method for obtaining vital sign related information of a living being.

Abstract: A Darlington switch in series with a biasing circuit is biased in an ON state by default to generate a supply voltage for a controller integrated circuit chip during start-up. On powering up, the supply voltage for the controller integrated circuit chip rises. When the supply voltage exceeds a minimum operating voltage threshold, the controller integrated circuit chip is enabled for operation and an auxiliary supply circuit begins generating the supply voltage for the controller integrated circuit chip. The Darlington switch is turned OFF when the supply voltage being generated by the auxiliary circuit is sufficiently higher than a threshold associated with the minimum operating voltage threshold. The circuit for controlling ON/OFF state of the Darlington switch has a substantially lower static power dissipation than the biasing circuit.

Abstract: A lithographic cluster includes a track unit and a lithographic apparatus. The lithographic apparatus includes an alignment sensor and at least one controller. The track unit is configured to process a first lot and a second lot. The lithographic apparatus is operatively coupled to the track unit. The alignment sensor is configured to measure an alignment of at least one alignment mark type of a calibration wafer. At least one controller is configured to determine a correction set for calibrating the lithographic apparatus based on the measured alignment of the at least one alignment mark type and apply first and second weight corrections to the correction set for processing the first and second lots, respectively, such that overlay drifts or jumps during processing the first and second lots are mitigated.

Abstract: The invention concerns to a radio frequency (RF) body coil (2), for use in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system, comprising: an RF shield (6), an RF coil element (8), distantly arranged from the RF shield (6), and at least one distance setting element (10), arranged and designed in such a way that the relative distance (12) between the RF shield (6) and the RF coil element (8) is adjustable via the distance setting element (10) which may lead to locally deforming the RF coil element (8) and/or the RF shield (6). Thus, a radio frequency coil for use in an Magnetic Resonance Imaging system is provided that can be tuned to desired resonances in a comfortable and economic way.

Abstract: Storage containers, products, and methods of packing a smoking product are described. An example storage container has a main body that has a first end, a second end, a lengthwise axis, a width, and defines a chamber and an indicium. The lengthwise axis has a midpoint. Each of the first end and second end is moveable from a sealed configuration to an unsealed configuration. The width of the main body tapers from the second end toward the first end. The indicium is defined at a location between the midpoint of the lengthwise axis and the first end and extends along a portion of the width of the main body. The main body has a first width at the location between the midpoint of the lengthwise axis and the first end and a second width at the second end. The first width is less than the second width.

Abstract: Circuits and methods for testing voltage monitor circuits are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes setting voltage monitor circuits to test mode; setting, a monitor reference in each voltage monitor circuit, to a respective targeted threshold voltage using a corresponding trim code; ramping, a voltage provided to a subset of voltage monitor circuits, from a first voltage to a second voltage using a test voltage supply, voltages between the first voltage and the second voltage corresponding with targeted threshold voltages of the subset of voltage monitor circuits; determining, for each voltage monitor circuit in the subset of voltage monitor circuits, a voltage value of the test voltage supply resulting in a change in a logic state at an output of a corresponding voltage monitor circuit.

Abstract: As a non-limiting representative example, a system is disclosed that includes a product configurator user interface that displays a configurable model and receives configuration input for the model and a modeling platform comprising a segmenting engine networked together. The segmenting engine performs operations such as receiving configuration input and generating a first partial structured data set for evaluation by the configuration engine. The system also includes a configuration engine that communicates with the modeling platform. The modeling platform sends the first partial structured data set to the configuration engine for evaluation and receives back an evaluated instance reflecting an outcome of the configuration of the configurable model.

Abstract: A system for capturing, using a digital camera, a Scrum board note and processing the image of the note to extract textual content of the note for use by a collaboration and project management application program. The processing of the image includes removing image imperfections and formatting the image such that it is optimized for scanning, thereby reducing spelling or scanning errors.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a blockchain transaction device arranged to generate a transaction for a blockchain. The blockchain transaction device is configured to generate a transaction, said transaction comprising a signature, by calling a signing interface of a cryptographic kernel application to obtain the signature for the transaction. The cryptographic kernel application is configured to access a high security data area and compute the signature from a private key.

Abstract: A method of performing a coronary bypass procedure is performed by a flexible apparatus controlled by at least one controller, the method may include acts of: percutaneously situating the flexible apparatus into a first artery coupled to connective tissue of a chest wall; transluminally detaching at least a portion of the first artery from the connective tissue by applying ultrasound signals of a first type emitted by at least one transducer of the flexible apparatus; steering at least a portion of the detached portion first artery from a current location to a bypass location at a target artery by applying a force transmitted through the flexible apparatus situated within the first artery; and coupling, by the flexible apparatus situated within the first artery, the first artery to the target artery at the bypass location to establish flow communication between the first artery and the target artery.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for usage based insurance. The insurance system can apply rental insurance based on realtime operational parameters and on a usage history of the renter so that the insurance being applied to the rental period accurately reflects the risks and costs of the device usage. Realtime operational parameters of the device can be obtained from an electronic control unit on the device. The operational parameters can include information about how the vehicle is being operated and whether or not the device is being used in an autonomous or semi-autonomous operating mode. The usage history can include prior operational parameters from previous rental periods, traffic and other regulatory violations, and other relevant information associated with the user. The usage based insurance can apply to the entire rental period, or to portions of the rental period.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for adaptive conversation support bot are described herein. An audio stream may be obtained including a conversation of a first user. An event may be identified in the conversation using the audio stream. A first keyword phrase may be extracted from the audio stream in response to identification of the event. The audio stream may be searched for a second keyword phrase based on the first keyword phrase. An action may be performed based on the first keyword phrase and the second keyword phrase. Results of the action may be out via a context appropriate output channel. The context appropriate output channel may be determined based on a context of the conversation and a privacy setting of the first user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging system comprising an ultrasound probe having a transducer array configured to provide an ultrasound receive signal. The system further comprises a B-mode volume processing unit configured to generate a B-mode volume based on the ultrasound receive signal, and a B-mode image processing unit configured to provide a current B-mode image based on the B-mode volume. The system further comprises a memory configured to store a previously acquired 3D-vessel map. Also, the system comprises a registration unit configured to register the previously acquired 3D-vessel map to the B-mode volume and to select a portion of the 3D-vessel map corresponding to the current B-mode image. Further, the system comprises a display configured to display an ultrasound image based on the current B-mode image and the selected portion of the 3D-vessel map.

Abstract: The invention provides a ‘model-based’ imaging system in which surface values to be applied to a segmented surface of an imaged body are determined on the basis of projections cast into the volume of the imaged body, the projections made at angles and depths determined on the basis of information encoded within an anatomical model. In examples, the angles and depths are determined on the basis of a comprehensive segmentation of the imaged body, itself performed on the basis of the anatomical model. By locally varying projection angles and depths around the body, in dependence upon local anatomical context, improved imaging of the internal structure of the imaged body may be achieved. In particular, images may be generated providing representations of the internal structure which are of greater clinical utility or relevance. 4D data sets may also be better handled, through use of anatomical context to maintain consistency in representations across multiple frames.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for matching a customer with a service representative. A request for service can be received from a customer. A first service interaction can be initiated between the customer and a first service representative. A customer sentiment metric can be determined during the first service interaction. The customer sentiment metric can indicate a level of customer satisfaction during the first service interaction. A second service representative suitable for fulfilling the customer's request for service can be identified, based at least in part on the customer sentiment metric. A second service interaction can be initiated between the customer and the second service representative, responsive to the identification of the second service representative.

Abstract: A JTAG interface in an IC includes a test mode select (TMS) pin receiving a TMS signal, a testing test access port (TAP) having a TMS signal input, a debugging test access port (TAP) having a TMS signal and glue logic coupled to receive a first output from the testing TAP and a second output from the debugging TAP. A flip-flop receives input from the testing TAP and the debugging TAP through the glue logic. A first AND gate has output coupled to the TMS signal input of the debugging TAP, and receives input from an output of the flip-flop and the TMS signal. An inverter has an input coupled to receive input from the flip-flop. A second AND gate has output coupled to the TMS signal input of the testing TAP, and receives input from the TMS signal and output of the inverter.

Abstract: A patient-contacting element for a patient interface for delivering a flow of gas to a user is being configured to provide a substantially air-tight seal with the user's skin during use. The patient-contacting element includes an inlet for receiving at least part of the flow of gas, at least one gas-permeable element that is disposed within the patient-contacting element and arranged in fluidic communication with the inlet, and a first layer of an air-tight material that is arranged between the at least one gas-permeable element and an inner space of the patient-contacting element for receiving a nose and/or a mouth of the user. The air-tight material has at least one opening therein.